Snowball peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Snowball'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, short
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Cream
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Snowball' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Snowball') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. Its fragrant, full cream flowers open in early summer and have lots of substance. It stays compact and short, and it multiplies well. Franklin bred it.
Pairs well with Lupine, Queen of Night tulip, and Cinnamon fern.